FREELANCE
AWARD
WINNING
DIGITAL
ARTIST
Known for crafting captivating visuals and pushing boundaries, collaborating on high-profile campaigns and projects, merging artistry with technology seamlessly.
TIM VAN NIEKERK
DIGITAL ARTIST
With over 15 years of professional experience, I am a highly skilled artist and storyteller specializing in the full-stack post-production pipeline. My passion lies in creating captivating visual experiences through innovative techniques and cutting-edge technology. Throughout my career, I have developed a diverse set of strengths that set me apart in the industry. I am known for my artistry and inventive approach, always striving to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. My ability to tell compelling stories allows me to connect with audiences on a deeper level.
I have a proven track record of working on high-profile campaigns and projects. As the lead editor and animator for Michelle Obama's WWAV campaign, I received both Gold and Silver Telly Awards in 2021, showcasing my talent for crafting impactful visuals. I also served as the lead editor and animator for Tom Steyer's Democratic caucus campaign in 2020, further honing my skills in the political landscape.
One of my notable achievements was designing an NFT collection of 500,000 unique digital collectibles for Snoop Dogg. Additionally, I led the VFX and executed a variety tasks for a small team through the entire full-stack 3D pipeline for Snoop Dogg's "Crip Ya Enthusiasm" Unreal Engine music video, showcasing my technical troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
I am proficient in a wide range of software, including Unreal Engine, Adobe Suite, Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and many others. My mastery of various skills such as modeling, rendering, animation, VFX, and sound design allows me to handle complex projects from start to finish.
Beyond my current expertise, I have a strong desire to continuously explore and adapt to new technologies. I am particularly interested in expanding my knowledge in game engine development, virtual and augmented reality (XR), AI NPC development, and programming languages like C++ and Python. These areas present exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. As a team player with a strong work ethic, I thrive in collaborative environments where I can align myself with a vision and contribute my expertise to bring it to life. I am committed to delivering excellence and efficiency through well-defined workflows and execution strategies.
If you're looking for an experienced professional who can seamlessly blend artistry, storytelling, and technical expertise, let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to create remarkable visual experiences together.
CERTIFICATIONS
EPIC GAMES
(IN PROGRESS)
REBELWAY
EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE
2022 - NOW
EPIC GAMES: UNREAL ANIMATION FELLOWSHIP 2023
REBELWAY HOUDINI ESSENTIALS SCHOOL
JESSE WELLENS: GOOGLE PLAY X DIABLO IMMORTAL
ONLYMEMES: UX/UI AND BRANDING
ASTRO PROJECT
2021 - 2022
FREELANCE
2019 - 2021
MOTOROLA: ION
FRESENIUS KABI // NSM STRONGER
DIVISA: CHLOE COLETTE
MICHELLE OBAMA: WHEN WE ALL VOTE
TOM STEYER: DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
BULOVA: PROUD NEW YORKERS
POST MALONE: POST MALONE GOES COUNTRY
CHRIS VELONA: SHOWCASE AND BRAND
DA'GOON MINI DOC
QUIBI: FASHION'S A DRAG,
REMY MARTIN: REMY PRODUCERS SERIES
GREY GOOSE: BEHIND THE BAR
SNOOP DOGG: I C YOUR BULLSH*T MUSIC VIDEO
PEORIA INNOVATION ALLIANCE: THE FUTURE IS
PEORIA TOURISM: 60 SECOND SPOT
ADVISORS EXCEL: WORLD SERIES OF SALES
INFINITE ROULETTE
2018 - 2019
FREELANCE
2016 - 2018
PRECISION PLANTING: 2020 VISION
MCCANN: STELARA AD SPOT
THE MAGIC MUSIC MOVIE
DATTO: DISASTERS HAPPEN
DISNEY / CHASE: GALAXY OF STAR WARS REWARDS
THEC4M3RON: THE STORY BEHIND THE INVENTION
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PROMO CONTENT
REALTALK: SERIES PROMO
ROBERTS WESLEYAN: I FOUND A BETTER ME
VALVOLINE: SYNTHETIC VS CONVENTIONAL
SKIES FALL MEDIA GROUP
2014 - 2016
J2MAYFIELD
2013 - 2014
TFHNY
2010 - 2013
I LIKE TO USE
HARDWARE
MAIN COMPONENTS
ROG STRIX GEFORCE RTX™ 4090 OC EDITION 24GB GDDR6X
RYZEN THREADRIPPER 3970X 3.7 GHZ 32 CORE
ROG ZENITH II EXTREME ALPHA TRX40
DOMINATOR® PLATINUM RGB 128GB (8 X 16GB) DDR4 DRAM 3800MHZ
TOUGHPOWER TF1 1550W TT PREMIUM EDITION
990 PRO PCIE®4.0 NVME™ SSD
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